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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

MLB on Netflix Proved Fans Who Demand Change Only Want It Until They Receive It

"When Major League Baseball opened the 2026 season on Netflix, the reaction was predictable before the first pitch. This isn’t baseball. This feels weird. What am I watching? You know the song—take me out to the ballgame, buy me some peanuts and… Netflix. Yeah, that part."

NBC Sports Names Local Analyst Roster for Opening Day Double Header

"The Opening Day presentation, which NBC Sports is branding as a marquee showcase event, will air across both NBC and Peacock beginning at 1 p.m. ET."

Matt Vasgersian Admits Responsibility for Team USA Mark DeRosa Interview Error

"If anybody thinks he was unaware of the circumstance after that interview, they are mistaken."

MLB Network Hiding Mark DeRosa’s Error Only Made the Mistake Bigger

"When a network tries to rewrite the tape, the original mistake stops being the story. The cover-up becomes the story. And that’s the real lesson here for media organizations everywhere. Transparency builds credibility. Editing history destroys it."

Matt Vasgersian Reportedly Tabbed as NBC and Netflix Opening Day Play by Play

"NBC selected Vasgersian to handle play-by-play duties for its Opening Day telecast when the New York Mets visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26."

‘MLB Tonight: Clubhouse Edition’ Returns Featuring Dexter Fowler, Jamal Crawford

“These Clubhouse shows are the best when it’s just former stars getting a chance to open up, relax and talk baseball."

Matt Vasgersian Fires Strikes In Search of ‘Santa Maria’ on MLB Network

"You learn something doing play-by-play that you didn’t know yesterday, and you learn something studio hosting that you didn’t know yesterday about the game, the sport, and it’s huge."

Hot Stove on MLB Network Brings the Heat

Variety and commentary are the hallmarks of a show that delves into the guts of the game and gets viewers pumped for the upcoming season.

Matt Vasgersian: Shohei Ohtani Free Agency ‘Should Be Pumped Up’ By Media

"There has to be some urgency here for these clubs to get it done."

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."